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READY IN 55 mins

Baked Acorn Squash with Apricot Preserves

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"My 5 year old said that she hated acorn squash, even though she had never actually tried it. I got her to eat one bite of this and she said, 'This tastes yummy!'" — EDITHPOOLE

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt to taste

2 teaspoons butter
3 tablespoons apricot preserves

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Fill the dish with water to the depth of 1/4 inch. Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
Remove squash from oven, and set the oven to broil. Turn squash cut side up in the dish, and season lightly with salt. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons apricot preserves in each squash half. Return to oven, and broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted and squash is lightly browned.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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This recipe was well received at our Thanksgiving dinner. I did make some changes for ease of serving a crowd. After I halving the squash and removing the seeds, I sliced each half into quarter inch slices using an electric knife (amazingly easy!). Then I arranged the slices in a single layer on parchment lined baking sheets and baked at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. I removed them from the oven and brushed with the apricot preserve/butter mixture and slipped the baking sheet under the broiler for a couple of minutes, or until brown.

—touixmuch

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 12, 2012

We realy prefer the brown sugar/butter kind of squash in this house. This was kind of odd tasting. Bummer too as I was hoping to find another way to prepare acorn squash.

—danelle

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64 Ratings

Oct 26, 2004

Boy did I love this. Really easy and delicious. Used light apricot preserves and left out the butter -- didn't matter a bit. Still very sweet and delicious. I'll definately make this again!

—BOYDONTHEHILL

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Dec 20, 2006

I have only ever had acorn squash with brown sugar and butter, and so had my husband. We were both pleasantly surprised by this! A very delicious, not overly sweet flavor at all. My new favorite way to serve acorn squash!

—LUNA47

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Nov 23, 2006

This is a great recipe! It takes a little longer to cook than given, and I leave out the salt, but I have made this twice and it is very good. My kids love it.

—pamala

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Feb 04, 2006

Tasty, but had a difficult time getting the "meat" of the squash soft enough to scoop from the shell, so I baked it 15 minutes longer, let it set a bit, then cut each half into thirds. That made it much easier to handle, and made a better presentation

—SANDRAMAC

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Nov 04, 2010

Nice option for a seasonal squash

—sberrystephcake

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Aug 27, 2008

Great! I used 2 tbsp of preserves, and could have done with even less -- maybe my squash wasn't very big. A nice change from S & P or maple syrup and butter. Thanks for the recipe. :)

—SunnyByrd

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Nutrition

Calories
104 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
22.7 g
7%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
2.2 g
3%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
1.1 g
2%

Sodium
121 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Baked Acorn Squash with Apricot Preserves

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 104
Calories from Fat: 20

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g 3 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 121mg 5 %
Potassium 446mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.7g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
Protein 1.1g 2 %
Sugars 9.3g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 25 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 9 %
Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 9 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.